Washburn

Located on the shores of Lake Superior’s beautiful Chequamegon Bay, Washburn is a red-hot destination for those with a passion for fishing lake trout, salmon and smallmouth bass. Washburn offers a pair of campgrounds, Class A trout streams, sand beaches, and a marina. The Washburn Historical Museum, housed in a historic bank building, features changing art exhibits and regional history.

Featured Stories

Explore everything this area has to offer — from activities and attractions, to fairs and festivals, there's something here for everybody! Dig into these great stories and get inspired for your next Wisconsin vacation.

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Explore Washburn

1
Garland City of the North Christmas Parade 12/03/2022 Ashland - 5.21 miles away
2
Customer Appreciation Day 12/03/2022 Ashland - 5.42 miles away
3
Book Across the Bay 2/18/2023 Washburn - 5.58 miles away
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Book Across the Bay 2/18/2023 Ashland - 6.75 miles away
5
Holiday Bazaar 12/03/2022 Ashland - 6.97 miles away
6
Madeline Island Marathon and Half Marathon 5/20/2023 La Pointe - 8.92 miles away
7
Eat, Skate, Stay, Play 6/15/2023 - 6/17/2023 La Pointe - 8.92 miles away
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Chequamegon Chef's Exhibition 6/15/2023 La Pointe - 8.92 miles away
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Average Weather

From soaking up the summer sun to hitting the trails after a fresh snowfall, Wisconsin has no shortage of activities for every season. Here's an idea of what the weather in this area is like to help get your planning started!

Summer

High 79° F
Low 56° F

Winter

High 24° F
Low 4° F

Fall

High 56° F
Low 35° F

Spring

High 54° F
Low 31° F

Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce